Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Vegastars Casino uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and any other terms that apply to your use of our services. By continuing to browse our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this policy. Where required by applicable law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Vegastars Casino operates under a licence issued by the Tobique Gaming Commission (Tobique First Nation), with games independently audited by eCOGRA for fairness and protected by 256-bit SSL encryption.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website may place on your computer, mobile phone, tablet or another internet-connected device. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit. Cookies can make a website work properly, help us understand how visitors use our pages and support the delivery of relevant content.

Some cookies are stored only for the duration of your browsing session. These are often called session cookies and are normally deleted when you close your browser. Other cookies remain on your device for a longer period or until you delete them. These are often called persistent cookies. The length of time a cookie remains active depends on its purpose and the settings used by the service that places it.

We may also use similar technologies, including pixels, tags, software development kits, local storage and device identifiers. For simplicity, this policy refers to these technologies collectively as cookies. They may collect information such as your device type, browser type, operating system, approximate location, pages viewed, actions taken, referring website and general interaction with our services.

Why cookies are used

To keep our website secure and help protect accounts, transactions and services from misuse.
To enable essential website functions, such as navigation, account access, session management and preference storage.
To remember choices you make, including language, display or other service preferences.
To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas that may need improvement.
To measure the effectiveness of communications, promotions and website content where permitted.
To support responsible gaming features, including settings and messages intended to help users manage their activity.
To provide advertising or marketing content that may be more relevant, where this is allowed and you have provided any required consent.

Types of cookies we may use

Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to operate and cannot normally be switched off through our cookie preference tools. They may support login processes, account security, fraud prevention, load balancing, session continuity and access to essential features. Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not function correctly. These cookies do not necessarily identify you by name, but they may be associated with information needed to provide a secure service.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies help the website remember information and choices so that your experience can be more consistent. For example, they may remember selected settings, help display the correct version of a page or support features you request. If you reject these cookies, some preferences may not be saved and you may need to repeat certain choices during later visits.

Analytics and performance cookies

Analytics cookies provide information about how visitors use our website. They may help us understand which pages are visited, how users move through the site, whether content loads correctly and where technical problems occur. We use this type of information in an aggregated or otherwise limited form to improve performance, usability and the overall quality of our services. Analytics information may be collected by us or by service providers acting on our behalf.

Advertising and marketing cookies

Advertising and marketing cookies may be used to measure campaigns, limit repeated advertising, understand interactions with promotional content or show content that is more relevant to your interests. These cookies may be placed by us or by selected third parties. They may recognise a browser or device across different websites or services. Where consent is required, these cookies will only be used after you have made the relevant choice. You can change your preference at any time using available cookie controls or your browser settings.

Third-party cookies

Some website functions may be provided by third parties, such as security, analytics, payment, content, support or advertising providers. These providers may use their own cookies or similar technologies. Their use of information is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review those policies where relevant. We take reasonable steps to work with service providers that are expected to handle information appropriately, but we do not control every technology used by an independent third party.

Your choices and managing cookies

When you first visit our website, you may be shown a cookie notice or preference tool. This may allow you to accept all optional cookies, reject optional cookies or choose particular categories. Your choices may be stored so that we can remember them. If you clear your browser data, use a different browser or use another device, you may be asked to make your choices again.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view stored cookies, delete existing cookies, block cookies from particular websites or block cookies generally. Some browsers also offer private browsing options. Instructions vary between browsers and devices, so you should check the support information provided by your browser or device manufacturer.

Disabling or deleting cookies may affect how our website operates. Essential features may stop working, account sessions may not be maintained, preferences may not be remembered and some pages may display incorrectly. Blocking advertising cookies does not necessarily mean that you will see fewer adverts; it may mean that adverts are less relevant to you. Rejecting analytics cookies may also limit our ability to understand and improve the website.

Cookie choices are separate from responsible gaming choices and account controls. Changing cookie settings does not change wagering limits, account restrictions, self-exclusion arrangements, verification requirements or other responsible gaming measures. Those features are governed by the relevant terms and policies that apply to your account and use of the services.

Mobile devices and app settings

If you access our services through a mobile device or an application, similar technologies may be controlled through the device or application settings rather than ordinary browser controls. Your device may allow you to reset advertising identifiers, restrict tracking or manage permissions. The options available depend on the operating system, application and settings on your device.

Privacy, security and changes to this policy

Information collected through cookies may be treated as personal information where it can reasonably be linked with you, your account or your device. We handle such information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable Australian privacy requirements. The information may be used for legitimate business purposes, to provide and secure services, to comply with legal obligations, to prevent fraud and misuse, and for other purposes described in the applicable privacy information.

We do not use cookies as a replacement for identity checks, account verification or other safeguards required for online gambling services. Cookie data may be considered alongside other information when protecting the website, investigating suspicious activity, supporting customer requests or meeting regulatory and legal obligations. Access to information is limited according to operational need and applicable requirements.

Cookies may involve the collection or processing of information by providers located outside Australia. Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to handle information in accordance with applicable privacy obligations and our arrangements with relevant providers. The countries and safeguards involved may vary depending on the services used and the technical requirements of the website.

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, the services we provide, legal requirements or the way cookies are used. When we make changes, we will publish the updated version on this page and revise the effective date where applicable. If a change is significant, we may provide additional notice or ask you to review your preferences again.

You should review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise a privacy right, please use the available contact or support options provided on the Vegastars Casino website. We will handle requests in accordance with applicable law and may need to verify your identity before responding.